Uptown is proud to have celebrated NZ Music Month with their annual showcase, Local Voices

The Horse & Trap was buzzing on a Thursday night, with Uptown locals filling the The Stables;
the downstairs event space at the popular bar.

Uptown has a great history of music; with The Powerstation, Bungalow Bills, The 13th Floor and Roundhead Studios being just some of the music spaces that help make Uptown the awesome creative community that it is. The business association was thrilled to celebrate NZ Music Month and continue the area's legacy of creativity.

Four spectacular bands performed on the night, kicking off with the Eliette's Music Academy All-Star Band; a group made up of teachers from the local music school. They paid tribute to a host of New Zealand's music legends, playing covers of popular kiwi classics in the spirit of NZ Music Month. Indie-rock band Bridges performed next, with a set of dramatic originals written by the Uptown Business Association's very own Rachel Hamilton.

The Parussini & Barrand Project blew the crowd away with their saxophone lead quintet, performing stunningly tight and creative arrangements of jazz standards. To finish the night, it was Big Tasty; a 9-piece funk band who bought the house down.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the night - we look forward to seeing you next year!